WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Substance Wastewater Inspection For Trends in Detection Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4773. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to fund detection and testing activities, such as wastewater surveillance, to detect synthetic opioids, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Daniel Crenshaw,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., introduced the "Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4775. A bill to amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced the "9-8-8 Implementation Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4851. A bill to provide for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determin  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution" on June 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 568. A resolution encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Adam Smith, D-Wash., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Angie Cra  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., introduced the "Reproductive Health Patient Navigator Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4796. A bill to establish a grant program to fund reproductive health patient navigators for individuals seeking abortion services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Troy Carter, D-La., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Dwight Evans,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 580. A resolution expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Nik  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced the "Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4942. A bill to provide incentives to physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Nik  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Raise the Wage Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4889. A bill to provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Sean Casten, D-Ill., J  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 608. A resolution recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Te  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "NRCS Hire Local Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2568. A bill to require State field offices of the National Resources Conservation Service to give preference to in-State applicants; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "NRCS Hire Local Act of 2023". SEC  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "Conservation and Regenerative Optimization Practices for Farming Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2564. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to address emissions of certain greenhouse gasses and carbon storage through conservation incentive contracts; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2420. A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide for the automatic appointment of judges to the District of Columbia courts without the advice and consent of the Senate, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponso  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del.John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2459. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably for Youth Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2556. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "PBM Oversight Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2406. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve oversight of formulary development and management under Medicare part D; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "PBM Oversight Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Resolving co  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2407. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Marsha Bl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Reauthorization Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2395. A bill to reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Wildlife Innovation and Long  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2438. An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; from the Committee on Appropriations; placed on the calendar. * * * TITLE I DEPARTMENT OF S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Fentanyl Safe Testing and Overdose Prevention Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2569. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify that the possession, sale, purchase, importation, exportation, or transportation of drug testing equipment that tests for the presence of fentanyl or xylazine is not unlawful; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Share the Savings with Seniors Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2474. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate cost-sharing for chronic care drugs under Medicare part D; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2345. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological res  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on July 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 298. A resolution designating July 30, 2023, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., James Lankford, R-Okla., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Gary Peters, D-Mich., Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Thom Tillis, R-N.C.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2492. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to improve coordination between the Do Not Pay working system and Federal and State agencies authorized to use the system; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del. * * * SECTIO  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the "Improving Medicaid Programs' Response to Overdose Victims and Enhancing Addiction Care Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2481. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Thomas R.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Connecting Hard-to-Reach Areas With Renewably Generated Energy Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2480. A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to promulgate regulations with respect to regional and interregional transmission planning, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Sheldon  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2499. A bill to extend the authorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., and Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on July 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 308. A resolution recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., John Boozman, R-Ark., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W  more